PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Dowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Bringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dowal
vs
Bringer

190 cm
21
179 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

173 cm
25
184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Dowal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven Bringer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bringer tries to keep at a distance but Dowal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dowal misses with a knee strike.
Dowal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bringer after a bit of a struggle.
Dowal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bringer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bringer goes for a takedown attempt but Dowal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dowal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No luck for Dowal with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Dowal. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bringer looking to score a takedown here. Dowal is defending well but Bringer drives through and ends up in Dowal's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Dowal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bringer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dowal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bringer is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dowal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dowal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bringer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dowal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bringer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bringer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Dowal pushes Bringer off and scrambles back to his feet.

Dowal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bringer is not content to let Dowal control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dowal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dowal thows a huge punch but Bringer dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dowal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dowal trying to mount his opponent but Bringer defends it.

Dowal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dowal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bringer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bringer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dowal checks it well.
Dowal with a poor takedown
and Bringer counters with a left and a right that stings Dowal.
Bringer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dowal as he jumps to the side.
Bringer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bringer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bringer stuffs the takedown.

Bringer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Dowal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dowal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bringer with a nice head shot there.
Bringer scoring with some ground and pound.

Dowal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dowal keeping moving, preventing Bringer from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dowal working for a triangle but Bringer defends it easily.
Dowal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Dowal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dowal tries to clinch there but Bringer circles away.
Dowal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dowal leaves Bringer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bringer. No joy for Dowal on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bringer. Those never looked like landing.

Dowal shoots in and gets a takedown into Bringer's guard.

Dowal gets to his feet. Bringer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steve Dowal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dowal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bringer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bringer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dowal but Dowal pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Dowal moves into range and clinches up with Bringer.

Dowal has hold of one of Bringer's legs. Bringer is fighting the takedown attempt but Dowal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dowal trying to control the position from guard on top but Bringer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bringer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steve Dowal wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dowal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bringer sprawls well. Bringer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dowal gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Dowal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dowal shoots in looking for a takedown but Bringer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dowal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dowal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bringer's waist but Bringer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dowal off to one side.
Dowal with a poor takedown
and Bringer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dowal tries to clinch but Bringer is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowal stuffs the takedown attempt from Bringer. Bringer gets slowly back to his feet.
Bringer shoots in and drives through. Dowal sprawls well.
Bringer fails with a takedown attempt.
Dowal misses with a head kick.
Dowal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bringer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dowal somewhat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dowal enables Bringer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dowal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dowal tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dowal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bringer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bringer throwing strikes from guard but Dowal blocks nicely.

Dowal pushes Bringer off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowal shoots in for a takedown but Bringer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Dowal dominated that second round.
That's time! Dowal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Bringer misses with a hook

and Dowal counters by moving into the clinch.
Dowal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bringer is trying to break the clinch but Dowal has him pressed against the cage.
Dowal wants a takedown but no success here.
Bringer is trying to pull guard but Dowal has him pressed against the cage.
Dowal tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dowal.
Bringer stops a takedown attempt from Dowal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Dowal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dowal blocking some punches.
Dowal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bringer scores with a shoulder strike.
Bringer wants a takedown but no success here.

Dowal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Dowal with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dowal is just out of range.
Bringer shoots in for a double leg but Dowal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Dowal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dowal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dowal avoids the attempt from Bringer to control.
Dowal unloads with some shots from mount but Bringer bucks and avoids them well.
Dowal thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowal looking to ground and pound but Bringer is blocking nicely.
Dowal looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bringer is squirming around, avoiding Dowal's attempts to control the action.

Dowal stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dowal shoots and misses

and Bringer counters with a shoot takedown. Dowal fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bringer looking to pass the guard.
Bringer with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bringer trying to control but Dowal is working from the bottom.
Bringer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dowal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bringer.
Bringer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dowal looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bringer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bringer prevents Dowal from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dowal has hold of Bringer's hands but Bringer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dowal is looking to improve his position.
Bringer stops Dowal from getting back to his feet.
Steve Dowal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bringer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dowal with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bringer is looking to advance position but Dowal won't allow it.
Dowal tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bringer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dowal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bringer pulls his head out easily.
Bringer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sven Bringer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dowal gets full guard.
Dowal is looking to stand up but Bringer isn't so interested in that idea.
Bringer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bringer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bringer connects with a nice short shot to Dowal's temple.
Bringer lands strikes from half guard.
Bringer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steve Dowal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dowal has hold of Bringer's hands but Bringer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Dowal is rocked!
Bringer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Dowal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dowal is trying to stand up here but Bringer is controlling him well.
Dowal is looking to improve his position.
Bringer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bringer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bringer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Bringer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dowal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Dowal!
After the big win, Steve Dowal made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.